SteamWorld Heist, the anticipated follow up to SteamWorld Dig, has evidently been progressing well in development. Image & Form took a new build of the title to various expos in March, and has today released a fresh trailer to show off the strides its made since its initial reveal in 2014.
Very much a 'follow-up' and not a direct sequel to Dig, the 2D turn-based strategy of Heist certainly has potential, with a mix of skill and forward planning required for success. Image & Form is clearly hoping for big success, bringing the release to pretty much every system out there including smart devices, and Wii U and 3DS are thankfully on the list. It's due to start arriving in Fall, though the current order of releases per platform is currently unannounced.
In any case, check out the new gameplay footage and let us know what you think - is this on your wishlist?
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I need this game, NOW.
why can they shoot through the ground? but barrels provide cover? i dont get it :/
I wonder if this is cross buy supported?
@6ch6ris6 Hi there, Brjann/I&F here. The real floors cannot be shot through - see the ricochets in the video - but the metal "floors" are actually metal rail walkways and as such not solid. Hope that makes sense!
The people singing at the end was a bit strange but can't fault anything else I see. Looking good.
love the way the robots talk, reminds me of banjo but still is it's own thing. Really cool looking all around, can't wait
Trailer's a bit on the slow and boring side. Nice to have something representative of gameplay in there, but it doesn't grab me like this does:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B53Z40u9DnE
I like the look of this, I was thinking this would be another of the same kind of game, not that is a bad thing, just what I thought. I didn't really pay attention though when I first heard about this one.
@imageform game is looking sick!
@rjejr
Completely different types of games, though. Turn-based tactical strategy rewards planned strategy and deliberate careful decision-making. Awesomenauts looks like platforming button-mashing fun. To me, both look pretty good for what they are. I love the action and getting overwhelmed in games like Awesomenauts but I often find success in a good tactical game much more satisfying.
@aaronsullivan - I know, but the trailer can still be better. It looks like a 2D Codename STEAM and that had some good trailers.
Looks like a prettier but slightly less complicated version of worms.
Fall?! That is too far away. Too excited for this one.
Seeing as I loved Steamworld dig I am definitely keeping my eye on this one and judging by what I have seen it has a lot of promise!
Looks real good! I love how fast the turns go.
This has my name written all over it. Can't wait to play this in my Wii U!
@imageform Will this game feature any close combat/melee weapons?
Or is it guns only?
This is far and away one of my most anticipated games coming out. Never played the first, but this is way more up my alley (and kinda what I feel like Project STEAM should have been...).
Day one. This looks awesome.
I hold Steamworld dig, and as a result @imageform, in very high regard. As a student studying to get into the games industry myself, these guys are one of the few developers I regularly call to mind. Anything they put out is something I'll try my best to support and promote. Keep up the great work!
@monte Yes, melee is already in place, pity we didn't show an example in the gameplay trailer. It's dangerous since you're more exposed, but… sooooo gratifying!
This has been my most anticipated eShop game since it was first announced. It's nice to see some gameplay. Looks really good so far.
Online multiplayer plz.
@Captain_Gonru - I'm getting to old for anything, but I wouldn't mind my kids playing this if it had offline vs. We're all really looking forward to May and finally getting Swords & Soldiers 2, one of the more equal vs games we've played. My 12 year old is a bit too wise for the 10 year old in strategy games like Age of Booty and Mushroom Wars, but the 10 year old is a bit too quick for the 12 year old in Mario Kart and SSB, so everything is always one-sided.
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